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Colin has been a professional folk singer, songwriter and all-round entertainer for over twenty years. His passion for singing has captivated audiences from Australia and Canada to the U.S.A, U.A.E. and many other European towns and cities in between. Colin spent many years with Edinburgh-based band, 'North Sea Gas', with whom he enjoyed many notable performances, before progressing on to a very successful solo career. A talented musician in his own right, Colin's strength lies in his voice; A strong sea shanty, a fierce batttle song, a soft ballad or lullabye... all are given a unique touch. He also describes himself as a "meddlesome" mandolin player! Colin has worked over many years with, and as support to many great bands and musicians from Runrig, Dougie MacLean and Black eyed Biddy to Brathanki and Showaddywaddy.

Neil Paterson from Inchture, began learning bagpipes at the age of 12. First taught by his father, Peter, he has since built an enviable reputation as a teacher and first rate exponent of the instrument. Notably, in 1991 he took up the Scottish small pipes after saving up every penny he made to buy a set of Hamish Moore's pipes! In a wide and varied career Neil has enjoyed working with host of other talented musicians, notably, singer songwriter John Watt with whom he had the pleasure of performing in Folk clubs and festivals throughout Scotland. In addition to his piping prowess, Neil's talents also extend to the tin whistle and guitar and his skills as a composer are highlighted by many memorable compositions including a beautiful tune written for his daughter, Erin. On most weekends Neil can be found playing with one of Scotland's top Ceilidh bands, 'The Orwell Ceilidh Band', with his wife, Gail, on accordion.

Iain Anderson is described as one of Scotland's most accomplished and versatile fiddlers in any genre, Iain Anderson is in constant demand at home and abroad as a performer, composer and teacher. His list of national and international appearances encompasses everywhere from small Scottish hotels and bars to performances at London's Royal Albert Hall, the Calgary Stampede, The Edinburgh Military Tattoo and a solo appearance for Her Majesty The Queen and every European Head of State. Throughout his professional career Iain has worked with a rich diversity of singers, songwriters, bands and orchestras; from appearances with the BBC Concert Orchestra on the BBC show 'Friday Night Is Music Night' to the 'Ice Blues Festival' with Alex Haynes and his fantastic band in Davos, Switzerland. When Iain's not playing with Càirdeas he works freelance with many of Scotlands top ceilidh bands and traditional musicians.

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